Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Bags NANS Medal Of Honour For Humanitarian Contributions In The Education Sector

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) conferred NANS Meritorious Medal of Honor on the founder of Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation through a delegation representing the national, zonal and state executives of the largest and apex student movement in Sub-Saharan Africa. The sudents group was led by the pioneer coordinator of the South East regional leadership (Zone .F) Comr. Onya Ibeabuchi Moses.

According Comr. Onya, Nigerian Students of South East extraction are spurred to accord this special honour to Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu to appreciate and celebrate his numerous contributions towards the welfare of Nigerian students in the South East and beyond for over ten (10) years through his foundation’s series of scholarship packages for undergraduate and postgraduate students, sponsorship of students studies overseas, renovation of secondary school blocks in Enugu State, building of a house to provide shelter for our parents, medical outreaches that students have directly and indirectly benefited through our parents. “Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu has exceptionally distinguished himself among his equals through his selfless services and humanitarian gesture especially among students. He has proved his love for education over the years. On behalf of Nigerian Students, we are here to say a big thank you”.

Stressing the academic values of Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Scholarship Foundation in their separate speeches, the chairman, NANS Committee of Inquiries, Comr. Chiawa Onyebuchi Emmanuel, a first class graduate of Economics, the secretary, Cmr. Akam Ikechukwu Samuel, a first class graduate of Political Science and the field coordinator, Comr. Edeh Nnaemeka Charles, respectively, listed out some of the achievements of Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation in the students community, while commending his humanitarian efforts and expressing their gratitude. The committee also stressed that NANS is using this medium to celebrate Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu and to let him know that they’re thankful for all his love and supports. In his speach, the chairman of the committee also stated “this symbolic action represents our sincere gratitude after a thorough retrospective survey on Dr. Ezeugwu who has continued to deploy huge financial resources to promote education amidst economic hardship in the country. Hon. Ezeugwu has been on this humanitarian mission for approximately a decade and as a result, has produced over a score of graduates and more than a score are presently under his scholarship scheme, this has to say that he perfectly understands the importance of education”.

Appreciating the NANS delegates, Hon. Ezeugwu PhD commended NANS for finding him worthy of the great honour and posited “I am most sincerely delighted to receive this group of young intelligent scholars who assembled from different states of the South East and beyond to encourage our little efforts as directed by the leadership of NANS. This unique Medal Of Honour came at a time i wasn’t expecting it. The mandate of Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation in education sector is to support intelligent but less privileged individuals who love education but are financially disabled to facilitate it. Our goal in the area of education could be simply described as a support to academic goals and general improvement of learning environment at all levels. As we contribute our own quota to this course, we also employ other charity organisations, well meaning Nigerians, government institutions and private establishments to join forces with us in support and campaign for improvement and evolution of education in Africa. I am glad to bring to your notice that Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation has expanded it’s scholarship to the entire South East Zone as education remains the bedrock for national development and a successful society. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation will continue to support and encourage intelligent but underprivileged students as we reaffirm our commitment to this course and readiness to partner with NANS in spreading our scholarship scheme across the South-East Geopolitical Zone.

A representative of Later-day Saints Charities, an organisation that always partner with Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation in putting up buildings and other infrastructures, Mr Chidi Ibeakuzie was equally at the event. He commended Hon Ezeugwu and thanked him for his passion in empowering lives especially through education.

Comr. Frank Eme Orji, Comr. Isaiah Aniamalu, Comr. Ohajiogu Johnpaul Chukwuemeka, Comr. Samuel Ugwuanyi, Comr. Kosiso Mbere, Comr. Solomon Nweke, Comr. Ugwuja Henry Obinna, Comr. Kenechukwu Okeke, Comr. Nwobodo Chinoso Emmanuel and Comr. Romanus Ogene were among the delegates at the event.